Colorado Experience: Spencer & Julie Penrose

Born into a wealthy Philadelphia family, Spencer Penrose came West in the late 1880s and made a fortune in gold and copper mining, establishing himself as one of Colorado's most prominent businessmen and entrepreneurs. A confirmed bachelor for much of his life, Spencer married Julie Villiers McMillan in 1906 and together the couple made their mark in Colorado through landmarks such as the Broadmoor Hotel and the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. From exotic animals to opposing prohibition, nothing was too extraordinary for the entrepreneur dubbed a master "promoter" and his sophisticated wife. Through El Pomar Foundation, their philanthropic legacy continues to shape Colorado Springs' pioneering couple.
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[@nancymitchell3730]

Marvelous portrayal of the founding heart of Colorado Springs. Delight yourself in 27 minutes into the robust character of the beloved Spencer and Julie Penrose.
SO well done!

[@MrChangouno]

Very disappointed PBS didn't cover the early days of Penrose. His founding of the town of Penrose, its struggles and then his move to Colorado Springs.

[@marshawoods4983]

Yes, why was there no mention of the town of Penrose? just asking love this story and video

[@brushbros]

"Came here with relatively little?" hahahahahahahahahahahahahahah

[@ritaturner9906]

I wish you would have added photos of his home which is still standing and being used by the El Pomar Foundation. A tour of the big estate. When did the Broadmoor ski slope come into play? Before or after he died?

[@grantgreener8674]

Not much of a biopic, This really just feels like a PR piece for The Broadmoor and El Pomar foundation. Can we get into some of the real history?

[@bethbartlett5692]

"Regulating Social Behavior" is unconstitutional, but there are those whom seek to rule others through their Ego Mind, that are Judgemental and convinced they are right in doing so, ... still unconstitutional.
Social Behavior and Criminal Behavior are separate, and the law application is the gray area, yet it is easily separated by the clarification of: (is it abusive to others?)